Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe - Reuters

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe  Reuters

Strait of Hormuz Dangers Escalate as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships

Hours after President Trump extended a cease-fire, Tehran appeared to be exerting its authority in the contested waters near the strait.

By Lynsey Chutel

Iran Guards say 'seized two violating ships' attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said their naval forces had seized two container ships seeking to cross the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump announcing he was extending a ceasefire to allow more time for peace talks.

Trump blasted Obama’s Iran deal. Now he faces similar tradeoffs.

As U.S. envoys pursue peace talks, the president confronts persistent sticking points: sanctions relief, enrichment limits and the risk of empowering Tehran.

By Michael Birnbaum

Trump taught us to prioritize our own wallets. Now he’s paying the price | Jamil Smith

The reckless Iran war shows up for most Americans as a number at a gas pump, not as images or moral reckoning The airport in Las Vegas last Friday afternoon was what you might expect for a WrestleMania weekend. Packed terminal. Delays stacking up. Nobody going anywhere. Then we heard why. Air Force One was on the ground. Everything stopped. No one was taking off until the president finished doing his business. Continue reading...

By Jamil Smith

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

Two ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. And, Virginia voters approved a measure allowing Democrats to redraw the congressional map.

By Brittney Melton

Iran reportedly fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Republic of Iran reportedly opened fire on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Why the confusion around the Iran situation could get worse. How to profit anyway

Brian Sullivan's sources tell him it is not clear who is actually "running" Iran, which Trump essentially confirmed Tuesday night.

2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume U.S.-Iran talks

Iran opened fire on a container ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the danger to commercial vessels in a waterway crucial to global energy supplies as plans for ceasefire talks between Tehran and the United States in Islamabad faltered.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims seizure of two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz. Follow DW for more

Iran's naval forces accused two ships of endangering maritime security by attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization. The escalation comes amid uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire talks. DW has more.

Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war. The attacks, which Iranian media said were carried out by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after US President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, due to expire on Wednesday. But Trump said the US would continue to blockade...

By Associated Press

The Latest: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was indefinitely extending its ceasefire with Iran as a new round of peace talks was on hold

By The Associated Press

State Media Claims Iran Has Seized Two Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz—Third Ship Attacked - Forbes

State Media Claims Iran Has Seized Two Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz—Third Ship Attacked  Forbes

Gujarat-bound ship among two vessels seized by Iran near Hormuz

Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel was heading to Mundra port in Gujarat. This action escalates tensions in the vital oil chokepoint. The seizures follow recent incidents involving Indian-bound ships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken custody of the vessels. Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire.

By TOI NEWS DESK

Iran fires at 3 container ships near Hormuz; one of them signalling Mundra as destination

By Sukalp Sharma

Why Iran seized container ship heading to India near Strait of Hormuz? Details

According to shipping data from Marine Traffic, a Librarian-flagged container vessel named EPAMINONDAS was en route to Gujarat in India.

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe - The Straits Times

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe  The Straits Times

Trump says he was 'surprised' by 'Chinese gift to Iran' found in seized tanker ship

"We caught a ship yesterday that had some things on it, which wasn’t very nice. A gift from China perhaps, I don’t know, but I was a little surprised," Trump said during an interview with CNBC.

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump calls off attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely with no sign of peace talks restarting. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said the Revolutionary Guards had seized two vessels for maritime violations and escorted them to Iranian shores. […]

Shipping must remain under global rules despite Strait of Hormuz crisis, industry leaders warn

The International Maritime Organization is working to evacuate hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf since the Middle East conflict broke out, said its secretary-general.

(4th LD) Trump extends ceasefire with Iran amid uncertainty over prospects for peace talks - Yonhap News Agency

(4th LD) Trump extends ceasefire with Iran amid uncertainty over prospects for peace talks  Yonhap News Agency

U.S. stocks rise as Trump extends ceasefire deadline with Iran

Trump has extended his Iran war deadline again, what's going on?

Meanwhile, Trump also said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would continue.

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, blockade of Iranian ports to continue - The Kyiv Independent

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, blockade of Iranian ports to continue  The Kyiv Independent

Oil, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce - Hürriyet Daily News

Oil, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce  Hürriyet Daily News

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said master of the vessel reported being approached by an IRGC ​gunboat

By Reuters

Iran Fires On Third Ship In Hormuz Chokepoint, Says US Navy Blockade 'No Different Than Bombing'

Iran Fires On Third Ship In Hormuz Chokepoint, Says US Navy Blockade 'No Different Than Bombing' Summary IRGC seized the MSC Francesca and a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria, which had been attempting to transit the Hormuz chokepoint earlier today. Within hours, a third ship comes under fire by the IRGC Senior Iranian adviser says the US naval blockade is "no different than bombing" and must be met "with a military response". //--> //--> Iran agrees to surrender enriched...

By Tyler Durden

Iran War: TACO Tuesday Strikes Again, Trump Extends Ceasefire

POTUS Trump extended the ceasefire despite Iran refusing to send a delegation to Islamabad for more negotiations. Plus, "Is There a Method to America's Madness?" pro and con.

By Nat Wilson Turner

Kevin Warsh says Fed independence 'essential,' reforms needed

U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) chair nominee Kevin Warsh suggested Tuesday he would act independently, noting he had made no promises to President Donald ​Trump about cutting interest...

Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce - Geo News

Oil, stocks fall as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce  Geo News

Trump Says Middle East 'Much Better Allies' Than NATO - Tempo.co English

Trump Says Middle East 'Much Better Allies' Than NATO  Tempo.co English

Mediator Pakistan PM thanks Trump for extending ceasefire, urges continued talks - Dhaka Tribune

Mediator Pakistan PM thanks Trump for extending ceasefire, urges continued talks  Dhaka Tribune

Iran seizes two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed them to the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic. The post Iran seizes two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Iran Seizes Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as US Extends Fragile Ceasefire

Tensions are still high in the Gulf region as Iran and the US send mixed signals of de-escalation and confrontation, even after the extension of a fragile ceasefire. The post Iran Seizes Vessels in Strait of Hormuz as US Extends Fragile Ceasefire appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

Three cargo ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

Three cargo ships have reportedly come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the British maritime agency has said.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Revolutionary Guard attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz - Naharnet

Revolutionary Guard attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz  Naharnet

Trump extends Iran ceasefire as blockade stalls talks

US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a naval blockade, as negotiations between the two sides remain unresolved about the ending of the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. The announcement came hours before the truce was due to expire, with Washington stating that the ceasefire will remain in place until Tehran submits a proposal and talks conclude. Trump said the blockade of Iranian ports will continue, a condition that Iranian officials reject a...